Where presidential candidates are selected and a separate slate of delegates is also voted on. New Hampshire uses this type of primary.
Party Regulars
Enrolled party members who are usually active in the organization of a political party and support party positions and nominated candidates.
Political Action Committees
Known as PACs, they raise money from the special interest
constituents and make contributions to political campaigns on behalf of the special interest group.
High-tech Campaign
A major characteristic of the modern presidential campaign. The use of paid political ads, 30- and 60-second spots, paid infomercials incorporating charts and graphs, and sophisticated polling techniques have all been used in recent campaigns.
Super Tuesday
The Tuesday on which a number of primary votes take place, with a heavy concentration of Southern states voting.
Matching Funds
Limited federal funds given to presidential candidates that match private donations raised during the campaign.
Infomercials
Paid political commercials usually lasting longer than the average 30- or 60-second paid political ad.
Non-preferential Primary
Where voters choose delegates who are not bound to vote for the winning primary candidate.
Convention Bump
An increase reflected in presidential preference polls immediately following a party's nominating convention
Presidential Primary
Elections held in individual states to determine the preference of the voters and to allocate the number of delegates to the party's national convention.
